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INSIDE: Task force chairman postpones report's release until June 30

Williams says "distractions' added to decision to hold Public Safety paper due today

By DAN HOCKENSMITH News Editor

When WSU President Harley Flack cre- Early Exit ated a task force in March to probe com- plaintsagainst Wright Slate's campus police WSU baseball team is force, he expected a report by June I. eliminated from the NCAA But according to task force chairman Michael Williams, the three cardboard Hie Mideast Regional. boxes full of WSU Public Safety documents, Page 19 some dating back to 1991. occupying the corner of his Milieu Hall office contain too much material for the nine-member com- mittee to sift through in three months. Single Moms Williams said he hopes to present "some Students juggle children answers, some recommendations" for im- photo by Scott Cozzolino provements in campus police procedures to Public Safety task force chairman Michael Williams said his team needs and studies. the president by June's end. more time to read police reports before suggesting policy changes. Page? On its formation the task force was ferred from the vice president for business charged with three responsibilities: looking investigates the Feb. 4 altercation between and finance to Acting Vice President for at Public Safety policies, examining a Feb- Yolanda McLemore and Christine Smith Student Affairs Joanne Risacher. ruary incident involving a black student and Simmons (McLemore said racism played a "Most of those (complaints) were com- Overseas a white student and deciding whether Public- part in her subsequent arrest) because the ing forward by students." Risacher said. Safety needs a permanent internal affairs case is still in court. Excursion "If we do our jobs ... there will be some division. Since the task force began its inquiry, clear standards, policies and practices where, Council on International The committee met five times since some changes were made to Public Safety. without interfering and constricting campus March, but not without handling what Wil- Former Sinclair Community College police Educational Exchange police, campus resources can and will be liams termed "distractions." chief Carl Sims was appointed to direct the (CIEE) makes work abroad looked at in appropriate cases." Williams Two of the three students originally on department on a month-to-month basis. In simpler. the task force resigned. Jesse Nartker left the mid-April, control of the department trans- said. Page 8 committee April 19, citing scheduling con- flicts. He was replaced by Student Govern- ment President David Kirkhart. Terence Lau resigned April 14; in his resignation letter, University offers reward Leader By Lau called the task force "a thinly veiled Example witch hunt in search of a scapegoat," and wrote he was disturbed because he felt other in adviser assault case Aaron Hampton gives the members held biases against the police. Raiders a step up on the After excerpts of the letter appeared in Wright State's Office of Residence she reported accusations of ha/.ing and the Dayton Daily News, task force members Services offers a SI,(XX) reward leading inappropriate behavior against a WSU base pads. coaxed I-au back into the fold. to the arrest and conviction of individuals fraternity. Page 20 When the Daily News and local televi- involved in a physical and sexual assault University spokeswoman Lynnette sion stations publicized a University memo on a community adviser. Heard said the case remains under inves- News 1-3, 24 requesting former acting police chief Steve The Oak Hall CA was knocked un- tigation by WSU public safety officials Opinion 4-5 Homan review criminal cases with Univer- conscious by unknown attackers during and no arrests have been made. Spotlight 7-8, 17-18 sity lawyers before talking to prosecutors, the early morning hours May 20. Anyone with information about the Sports 19-21 assault should contact WSU Public Classifieds....22 the task force devoted its May 18 meeting to WSU released a statement saying the Safety at 873-2111. Comics 23 discussing the policy. student mav have been attacked because Williams said the task force no longer

I Black Men on the Move donate time, money to children's hospital telethon

By SCOTT BECKKRMAN tclevision at approximately 9:45 the Children's Miracle Netu an Ruiten said her organiza- them," Van Ruiten said. Staff Writer a.m. because it helps children and mon preciates the help from Black "We really love having stu- Members of Phi Mu sorority donated to the network stays i n the Move. "They're a very dents." she said. "It's a great story Helping others is one of the true and Wright State alumni will also Dayton. -/cd group." she said. "Ev- for young people (to sec) that they reasons we are on this earth. Orga- man telephones for the Telethon. "They (Black Men on the lg they did was profession- care about the community." nizations like Black Men on the "Last year, we worked for the Move) had a basketball tournament ally uone. I was very impressed." Van Ruiten said the Telethon Move follow this example. National Kidney Foundation." said for us earlier, and the proceeds She added any organization that will feature viewer information The on-campus group will do- Henry McGill, a member of Black from that they wanted to give to would like to assist in any manner segments on parenting, gun safety nate between $800 and $1,000 to Men on the Move. "We wanted to us." said Dianne van Ruiten. Tele- can do so. and children in general. the Children's Miracle Network have more control over the money thon coordinator. "Every penny "If any lime that they (want to The telethon starts at 9 p.m. Telethon on June 5. Black Men on this year." from the tournament will go to help out), il they just call us, we'll June 4 and runs through 6 p.m. the Move is scheduled to appear on McGill said the group chose Children's Hospital." be more than willing to work with June 5 on WHIO-TV (channel 7). Campus Crime Report

May 25: Damion Robbers. apartments. The suspects were Beavercreek, driving in THEFT reported a Pioneer Super Nutter Center Lot 5 struck Tuner worth $90 and 30 Springwood Lane, reported subsequently warned. damage done to a vehicle the parked vehicle of Brenda May 23: A 35mm slide cassette tapes worth $300 Sizemore, also of projector worth S507 was stolen from his vehicle parked owned by Deborah Robbers of ATTEMPTED BREAKING Amelia. The vehicle sustained AND ENTERING Beavercreek. Light damage stolen from 101 Fawcett in Nutter Center Lot 5. The occurred to both vehicles. Hall. driver's window was partially a dent near Cedar Hall. May 25: An unsuccessful Trevor Bensell, South pushed down. May 24: Ian Zernechel, Charleston, reported a key STATe attempt was made to break into 356 Fawcett Hall. A paper clip Clayton, struck a vehicle ring with a gold and leather ASSAULT owned by Gail Croley, band stolen from his vehicle 352 was found in the room's key lock. Arcanum, in a Millett Hall lot. as he slept in it. May 24: A Hickory Hall woman Zernechel subsequently left reported being assaulted in CAMPUS the scene; witnesses May 25: Ten containers of another Hickory Hall room. TELEPHONE HARASSMENT reported that to Public Ben & Jerry's ice cream Police have one suspect. CRIME Safety. worth $34 were stolen from REPORT May 25: A Hawthorn Hall the University Center MENACING May 25: Tyrone Perry, woman reported receiving calls Cafeteria. Four men and a Fairborn, struck pedestrian woman attempted to May 24: A Springwood Lane man in which racial remarks were UNDERAGE POSSESSION Kyra Leon, Mingo Junction, purchase the ice cream on reported being menaced and made. as she crossed the another person's meal card threatened. There is one May 26: WSU Officer John Lewis intersection of University before running away with suspect. AUTO ACCIDENTS Boulevard and Visitors Drive cited two suspects for the containers. outside the crosswalk. Leon underage possession of Dorian Bond, Huber Heights, CRIMINAL MISCHIEF May 21: Joshua Harenberg, sustained a scraped hip. alcohol outside of Sequoia Meetings & Events % President learns THURSDAY, JUNE 2 Site Structure and Enzyme status of women on Mechanism of Diphtheria campus; 155 University »Seminar on physiology and Toxin," with Dr. Brenda Wilson; Center, noon. student concerns biophysics: "Volume 230 Millett, 10:30 a.m. Regulation in Muscle Cells • Vocal Ensemble: Mary FRIDAY, JUNE 10 Flack takes said Executive Assistant to the Under Hyposmotic Michenfelder, conductor; President Mary Ellen Mazey. Conditions," with Dr. Cecilia Creative Arts Center concert • School of Professional student questions Mazey said the first meeting Rasgado-Flores of The hall, 8 p.m. Free admission. Psychology pie- was "somewhat informal" and that Chicago Medical School; commencement ceremony. Do you have a seemingly un- students chose the topics for con- SUNDAY. JUNE 5 Medical Sciences 035 Medical Sciences, solvable problem? A question or a versation. Issues most often dis- 12:30 p.m. Auditorium, 3 p.m. • Band in the Park, with the Reception follows in the comment about how things are done cussed were the cost of higher edu- at Wright State? You may get a cation. general education classes FRIDAY, JUNE 3 Symphony Band. Jeffrey Upper Hearth Lounge. Traster, conductor; CAC • Order of the Engineer ring chance to talk to WSU President at WSU and large class sizes. "I think those meetings are a • Psychology Honors Day, concert hall, 2:30 p.m. For ceremony and reception, Harley Flack about it this fall. admission information call 873- 155 University Center, 3 Russ Engineering Center In an effort to make the presi- good idea because I'd like to be p.m. 2787. lobby, 7 p.m. dent more available to students. able (o talk to someone about park- • School of Medicine student • Seminar on physiology and THURSDAY, JUNE 9 Rack's office plans to sponsor a ing on campus." said student Benje biophysics: "Volume recognition and hooding series of discussion periods in Carter. Regulation in Muscle Cells • School of Medicine Annual ceremony. Memorial Hall, According to Mazey. students Dayton, 7 p.m. which Flack will take questions Under Isosmotic Medicine Ball; Victoria Theatre, from students. One such meeting will be invited to the meetings on a Conditions," with Dr. Dayton, 7 p.m. Call 873-2972. took place in May and more arc random basis, but if a student has a Rasgado-Flores; 035 • American Association of SATURDAY. JUNE 11 planned for the fall. special concern, he or she can con- Medical Sciences, 4 p.m. University Women: year-end tact the president's office (873- • Seminar on microbiology luncheon and preliminary • Spring Commencement. "Dr. Flack wants to establish a and immunology: "Active- gathering of information on the Nutter Center, 10 a.m. dialogue with students so he can 2312) for information on how to J find out what their concerns are." attend.

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409 RED HAW ROAD 278-3242 photo Dy Scott Cozzolino Incoming Black Student Union President LaShawne Meriwether leaves her post as the Student Assembly representative for the College of Science and Mathematics.

Representative leaves Need Extra Cash? SG to assume Black New Donors Earn up to $50 1st Week Student Union role Return Donors Earn $160 or more per month /fy main concern for the next -LVXyear will be to see to it that Couples Earn African American students are re- Earn $320 or more per month CAMPUS NEWS spected, happy and successful at

By ANTHONY SHOEMAKER WSU." Cash and prize Givaways Staff Writer —LaShawne Meriwether Student Government Rep. Plasma Alliance, Inc. LaShawne Meriwether was elected Meriwether plans to help form leaves the organization to take a president of Wright State's Black a council of black organizations to cabinet post in the new Student "People Helping People" Student Union in elections held show students "you don't have to Government, is very optimistic May 23 and 24. The senior math- be president or vice president (of about Meriwether. "I think she'll ematics major received 64 of 205 Black Student Union) to be in- do excellent," Brown said. 165 E. Helena St. votes cast. volved." "LaShawne Meriwether is a Meriwether said she looks for- Sophomore rehabilitation ma- powerhouse," he added. "Her de- ward to moving into another area jor Tina Harris was chosen as the corum is quite professional. Her Open 7 Days a Week of university leadership. "I'm very new vice president of Black Stu- demeanor in establishing good re- excited; I have a lot of ideas for dent Union. Jana Matthews was lations with persons around cam- Mon-Tnurs 7:00-9:30 Friday 7:00-9:00 Black Student Union," she said. elected secretary and Tangela Mon - pus is excellent." "My main concern for the next roc was appointed by the new ex- Meriwether said she feels con- Sat & Sun 8:00-5:00 year will be to see to it that African ecutive members of Black Student fident in her staffs abilities. "I American students are respected, Union and one of its advisors, Jeff think that the enthusiasm the ex- Call for ID info RTA happy and successful at WSU," King. ecutive officers will bring to Black Meriwether said. The new administration takes Student Union thisycaris immense. 224-1973 Bus 22 She said expectations are high over June 12, the day after spring I think that we will really be able to for Black Student Union officers to commencement. work well together for the African- serve the needs of WSU's African Outgoing Black Student Union American students at Wright American students. President Gamal Brown, who State." Meriwether said.

I THE GUARDIAN WEDNESDAY. JUNE 1. 1994

sit Gukrdian WSU closer ' ook on ugly chapter The Gmrdian is printed weekly during the regular school year and monthly during the summer. !l is published by students of Wrighl Suie University in Controversy domin. during 1993-94 academic year Diyton. Ohio. Editorials without by lines reflect the majorityopm Also in basketball, WSU set an atten- As Wright State students open their hit from behind. Two more rapes were ion of (he editorial hoard. dance record in the Nutter Center as Views expressed in columns, canoots and adver- books to study for finals, the WSU ad- reported on campus in Hickory Hall and ihose of the writers, artists anJ advenis- 10,803 spectators watched the Raider, ministration prepares to close its book on WSU student wascharged with twocounts beat Dayton,77-65, in the Gem City Jam The Guardian reserves the righi to censor of rejea the 1993-94 academic year. of sexual assault and sentenced to a four advertising copy in accordance with any present c* WrightStatealsojumped conferences, During that span WSU has stepped year prison term. future advertising acceptance rules established by TV leaving the Mid-Con for the more presti- Guardian. forwartorward aatt timestimes,, siumoiestumbleud aatt uutciaoiiothers anud No> t even campu—s ministryJ priesr t Elli—s All contents contained herein are the express prop- gious Mid western Collegiate Conference, erty of The Guardian. Copyright privileges revert to occasionally stuck its proverbial foot in its Harsham was spared from sexual mis- the writers,amsts.and photographers of specific works mouth. conduct allegations as he and Cardinal but not before repeating as baseball and after publication. The following is a look back at the year Joseph Bemardin were named in a law- women's swimming champions. T/* Guar,turn reserves the nghi to rcpnnt works in Student government found itself in future issues. that was at Wright State suit filed by Stephen Cook. © 1994 The Guardian The biggest stoiy centered around the Rditors & Managers naming of a new president GREG BILLING — Editor In Chief Harley Flack became WSU's fourth lack said he would be student centered, but to CRAIG BARIIORST — Graphics Manager preskkntFeb. 1, replacing Paige Mulhoi- accommodate his October 1994 inauguration WSU s SCOTT COZZOLINO — Chief Photographer F; JEREMY DYER — Circulation Manager lan. Flack said he would be student cen- ROBB ERV1N — Sports Editor administration sacrificed a student tradition — October STEVE GRANT — Production Manager tered, but to accommodate his October RA1SSA HALL — Advertising Manager 1994 inauguration WSU's administra- Daze — by moving it back one week. PAMELA HERSHEY — Op-Ed Editor tion sacrificed a student tradition — DAN HOC KEN SMITH — News Editor MARTHA HOWARD — Spotlight Editor October Daze—by moving it back one G1NA YOUNG — Business Manager week. Flack also changed the mode of Students also went after evangelists spotlightoften asStudentElectionsCom- as Paul Stamm was attacked on the Quad mission members resigned and elections decision makingatthe university with the Assistants & Staff while preaching. I**poned after UShawne Menwether MARK BALSKEY — Advertising Rep. adoption of a Provost Program. Even though WSU appeared to lose and Laura Lacy were left off the ballot SCOTT BECKERMAN — Staff Writer WSU students weredealtanotherblow KIMBERLY BIRD — Staff Writer some direction by eliminating the geog- after missing a mandatory SEC meeting, DAWNA COVERT — Production Assistant early in the year when the university lost JEREMY DYER — Events Coordinator afouryear,$1.2milliongrantfor Disabil- raphy department, some events helped SEC members resigned after their deci- ELIZABETH GREEN — Advertising Rep. Ui WSU on the map. sion to continue with the elecoon without ity Services. This was the first time in 23 P TODD HALL—Photographic Assistant The medical school was rated number the two candidates was overruled by the AARON HARRIS — Staff Writer years the federal government aimed down KA VITA HATWALKAR — Staff Writer one among the nation's 125 medical University Appeals Board. V/IIV U1«•£, " — NICK MAPLES — Staff Writer the university for the grant, despite its Toby Pinkenon and Ben Keller were BILL SI IEA — Staff Writer record as possessing one of the best dis- schools in American Academy ofFamily JASON SKUSA — Advertising Rep. Physicians survey. eventually elected as president and vice ANTHONY SHOEMAKER — Staff Writer ability programs in the country. president in spring Student Government JESSIE WOOTEN — Administrative Assistant Several ugly chapters on aggression WSU'sbaseballteamrepeatedasMid- Con champi- elections, but not before accusations of Advisers were written by campaign misconduct aimed at Pinker- WSUstudents, fac- ons, beating JEFF JOHN — Faculty Adviser Navy in ton/Kelk rand theiropponents, Sean Vitale KARYN CAMPBELL — Student Media ulty and former everal ugly chapters on ag- Coordina'ir NCAA,our and Melanie Shobe. employees. Sgression were written by WSU's Board of Trustees kept with Assistantswim- namentplay- Offices WSU students, faculty and former inforatripto tradition by toying with raising tuition Guardian offices are located in the WSU Stu- ming coach Toby from $1,027 to $1,078 per quarter. dent Union (formerly the P.E. Building). Boedeker lost his employees. the tourney. Editorial: 186-J—call 873-5535 In WSU's Student's saw their tuition put to use Business: 186-K — call 873-5537 jobaftertwoformer for the Student Union, which neared Guardian FAX line: (513) 873-5536 swimmers accused first ever ap- pearance in the tourney, it upsets North completion. Tetters to the Editor him of unethical conduct, and biology WSU wouldn't be complete without • Utters should have the writer's printed full instructor Dan Scon was fired for alleg- Carolina State before losing to Arizona name, address, daytime telephone number and Suue and N.C. State. WSU was led by diversity as multicultural programs hit edly bringing religion in to the classroom Wright State, with the university adopt- class standing if applicable. Wyatt Bumgardner, the former men's Ron Nischwitz, who won his 6()0th game •Letters should have fewer than400words. All inu, g a diversity statement and offering letters are subject to editing for spacc and content tennis coach and academic counselor, as a coach earlier in the season. & » ——-v ~ • The Guardian hopes to cover a diverse range was accused of shooting and killing his In professional sports, foiroer WSU diversity training workshops for staff. A of topes, therefore letters which duplicate others pitcher and AU-American Brian Ander- Multicultural Diversity course is sched- may be omitted. girlfriend, Wright State student Donna uled to be added as a general education •When responding toasu*y or another writer's Clifton, in a Fairbom motel Clifton was son made his major league debut and letter, refer to the dale and headline. option next falL awardearaeud a posthumoupusu.uuwuas degree ..in. April. former basketball player Bill Edwards • Letters should be addressed to: With the end of 1993-94, WSU can Op-Ed Editor Things were just as unsafe in dorms as became the first WSU player to reach the The Guardian only hope 1994-95 is not a reprint of its 046 University Center a community advisor was sexually as- NBA, signing a 10-day contract with the Wrighl State University last chapter. Dayton. OH 45435 saulted as she lay unconscious after being Philadelphia 76ers. WKDNBSDAV. J I N K 7 if; GUAItiJlAN

Letters to the Editor Y0UR& WSU: start preparing l&CNfcR? oHCArrte for bikeway

The city of Fairborn and Greene County are working to aid commuting by bicycle. Construction has begun toex- tend the Kauffman Avenue Bike- way across the railroad tracks at Central Avenue. This will be completed by June 15. Woolpert Consultants are de- signing the Kauffman Avenue Bikeway extension that will con- nect the existing bikeway at Students should have a say whether Colonel Glenn with Wright Brothers' Memorial. Rathskeller stays wet or goes dry Construction money is pro- vided by the Federal Highway I want to respond to the "Raths- We are college students, not We are not judging right or Administration through the Ohio keller Stays Wet" article last elementary school children who wrong here. Only the individual Department of Transportation. week's issue of The Guardian. should have parents holding our can decide this for himself, but at WSU should begin planning (It) seems to say they are think- hands. least let's worry about safety of how to connect from Kauffman ing about The reason the individual. Avenue to the main part of cam- taking alco- —— for this belief is pus. hol away hink about it — because they BEN BEZANSON I feel that old Main Road from the Rat isn't it safer for a will go to English major should be repaved and used. The next year. T Meijer or any- berrns of Wright Avenue should Why? student to walk to the where else to be paved. Why do Rat and get drunk in- get alcohol and These actions would have they have the stead of driving some- you just run into What's minimal envirormental impact. right to do the same prob- The access road parallel to Colo- this? where ...? lem over and nel Glenn should be paved. This Are they over again. Op-Ed road connects the Fredrick White basing it on They are not Medical Center and the Nutter right or wrong? stopping this problem, they are Op-Ed stands for Opposite Center. Good bicycle facilities Editorials. In The Guardian, the I don't drink beer but I have making it worse. Op-Ed page consists of: would help solve WSU's park- mixed drinks off and on. I be- An alcoholic will get alcohol • Editorial and political cartoons ing and traffic problems. lieve we should go about our des- whether they have to go to China • Opinion columns by staff members Paved bikeways are used by a and guest writers tination our own way with conse- to get it and they will. • Letters to the editor variety of people including bi- quences. Think about it — isn't it safer • Photographs • The Guardian staff box cycle riders, walkers, joggers, We should be careful about it. for a student to walk to the Rat handicapped and roller bladers. What do I mean about this? Don't and get drunk instead of driving The Op-Ed pages are a forum for Bicycle transportation is im- drink and drive, friends take the somewhere and take their lives. the exchange of readers' portant to WSU and Wright- viewpoints. Topics addressed keys away and drive them home. Also people 21 and over can't include issues directly affecting Patterson AFB. Who has the right to tell us have alcohol exposed (while) liv- Wright State University, concerns what to do? ing on campus. The Rat is the of college students, and issues ELWOOI) J. ENSOR Why do the higher ups have only place to go close and safe to relevant to the Miami Valley region and the state of Ohio. Fairborn the right to tell us what to do? consume alcohol.

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studies Single moms take on added homework

By KIMBERLY A. BIRI) Staff Writer photo by Scott Cozzolmo WSU student and single mom Rachaei Bertler spends Memorial Day with her son Andrew. Many students enjoy a night out now and At 26, Bertler looks forward to begin- to be the best candidate for a job. for me and for women with children. then or maybe a free Saturday afternoon to ning work on her MBA at the University of Andrew." "We check out where they're at in their spend time with a friend and forget about Dayton and possibly working full-time at Dawn Richardson also makes her way lives." said Kay Campanile, asocial worker. everything. Mead Data Central doing customer support through college as a single mom of Bethany. "If we just gave them formula and sent them Except those students who have the all- for their communication software. 7. anil Travis. 5. Richardson, a sophomore out the door we just wouldn't be helping of-the-time job of single motherhood. As far as any sort of social life, Bertler nursing major, works at the Nutter Center as them. We ask them if they're interested in Rachaei Bertler, a senior mass commu- said. "It's hard. There isn't time for it. When a security guard during concerts, on-call as a baby care classes, offer them used baby nication major, hasn't missed a beat on her I do it, something else has to suffer. It's had nurse's aide and as an emergency medical clothes." college track. With a four-year-old son, to go on the back burner. A social life isn't technician. Campanile said during personal coun- Andrew, Bertler still manages to hold down worth it right now." Richardson said taking care of sick chil- seling Womanline personnel refer clients to a part-time job at Mead Data Central, main- Sacrificing a social life and personal dren and keeping up with schoolwork is a people who can assist them in getting infor- tain a membership in the Public Relations relationships isn't a problem for Bertler, huge challenge. mation about furthering their education. Student Society of America and instruct ihough.'Tm going to school for myself and "My son was ill for most of the (spring) "A lot of these women don't have a communication labs at Wright State. Andrew and that has to come first," she said. quarter and in the hospital for a week. My support system. We check who's there to Bertler does admit things get tough some- "I'm bcinga lot more picky about my choices teachers were very understanding — one help them." Campanile said. "We help them times. "I think the biggest obstacle is being and who I spend time with these days." asked for a hospital certificate to verify." she set up appointments with colleges. We talk able to get the grades that I want to get and For Bertler. completing her undergradu- said. "They let me turn in papers late and to them about grants, scholarships and other find enough time to be the mom that I want ate career this quarter marks a major achieve- make up quizzes." Richardson said she support programs." to be." Bertler said. "Andrew comes first ment. "It was like war," she said. "But on the missed a total of three weeks of class. "We're just trying to help women be- and my grades sometimes have to suffer." flipside. it's pressured me a lot. Like I have At one point an instructor came to re- lieve in themselves." Campanile said. Most instructors have been understand- trieve Richardson from class when she was The Montgomery County Combined ing and reasonable about her commitment as taking a qui/- because her son had taken a Health District offers the Woman and Infant a single parent, Bertler said. turn for the worse. Care (W1C) program to serve women, in- "Andrew got sick and I had to miss an "I called from the hospital to talk to my fants and children. According toTed Rozier. appointment that I couldn't make up. It's teacher about making up the quiz. My son administrative coordinator, women must be unfortunate. You can't plan it." she said. "I had encephalitis, a viral inflammation of the pregnant or breastfeeding as well as meet mean, I can plan to have enough study time brain. They put him in the hospital, fed him income guidelines to receive WIC assistant. but you can't just not do what you're sup- intravenously, did brain scans and kept a The children must also be under five. posed to as a parent." close eye on him." she said. "We go to the doors of these women's Bertler claims the only support system Cindy Fleck. Richardson's math teacher, homes and deliver milk, cheese, eggs, juice, she had was meeting with her professors told her not to worry about the quiz. cereal and peanut butter." Rozier said. "Each personally and letting them know she had a "She told me 'us mom's have to stick package is geared toward the nutritional child. Without a mate to assist with emer- together." Richardson said. "She's a mom. needs of the individual." WIC also delivers gency sicknesses, Bertler has been penal- too, and she was great. She really supported formula for women with infants. ized for missing class. me." And there is more support out there for According to Rozier. clients must be at "We're not normal students," Bertler said. single moms. Women who want to pursue a nutritional risk by having low iron, poor "There should be some criteria here. degree while they're pregnant or raising eating habits or other characteristics. "If I notify someone as soon as I know kids alone have options. Motherhood and studenthood go hand in there's a problem with my child, that should Womanline offers pregnancy testing, hand for some students. But for those who be taken intoconsideration somewhere along counseling, child careclasses. formula, baby complete college, the accomplishment will the line — especially if I'm a good student." clothes and outreach and literacy programs be a big step for mom and the kids.

I Spotlight 8 The Guardian Wednesday. June 1. 1994 Students examine foreign cultures while working abroad Short-term jobs overseas nON VOYAGE can make resumes stand Rory Golden of Wright requirements well in advance ol cluding the precious work per- State's Office of International their departure and determine how mit and job listings, usually ar- Programs suggests students plan easy or difficult it will be to find a rive in the mail about a month before students go overseas, out from the crowd ahead before trekking overseas. job once they arrive. He also said Scoble said, giving students Although his office now spon- students should get their passports ample lime to explore their op- By KAVITA S. "It' s act ual ly easier to get a job j sors international exchanges and early (the process normally takes HATWALKAR and in Britain than if a student lei t their provides advice on travel abroad. four to six weeks) if they plan to tions. CIEE participants also re- MARTHA HOWARD hometown for New York City." Golden said an additional re- see the world. Spotlight Staff Scoble added. source will become available this Paul Scoble. marketing direc- ceive counseling on what to ex- CIEE does not pre-arrange stu- j pect from their experience fall. tor for the Council on International Money, money, money — this denls' housing, however. Most stu- j The International Resource Educational Exchange (CIEE). said abroad as well as what interna- is a key phrase for most college dents find a place to stay alter j Center opens fall quarter in the Work Abroad participants should tional employers look for from students. arriving in the country. Housing j new Student Union. The Center give themselves as much "breath- U.S. students. Scoble warns Are you having a hard time options include homestays. uni- j will provide a library of infor- ing room" as they can before get- against implementing drastic finding a summer job? Do you versity dormitories and apartment j mation for students interested in ting on the plane. He recommends changes in appearance, like sublets. Some people share an I want an interesting way to make work, study or travel abroad. about eight weeks of planning prior purple hair or multiple nose rings money and experience a new cul- apartment with other participants Golden recommends inter- to leaving home. — at least before finding work ture? in the program and in some cases national travelers check out visa Work Abroad documents, in- The Council on International employers provide housing. Educational Exchange (CIEE) of- It is sJso possible to combine fers college students the opportu- the work abroad program with nity to work abroad and experi- other study abroad programs, so They were a nock 'n' poll band that couldn't get appested. ence foreign cultures through its students work, make money and That was before they Work Abroad program. The pro- also get a formal education along took an entipe padio station hostage. zmUZ gram is available for all college the way. students who are either currently Cost is also a big issue. Scoble ZZ -**V 6- enrolled full-time or were in school said he realizes how tight finances full-time last term. arc for some students, but he also Students may work in Britain. stressed the opportunities and life sM = Ireland. France. Germany. Canada. experience to be gained from a trip Costa Rica and New Zealand overseas. Although CIEE partici- through CIEE. In some of these pants won't always work in their countries, students can work up to career field. Scoble said employ- six months oul of the year. Most ers view applicants with interna- students work in casual jobs, such tional work experience as go-get- as bartendering. restaurant work, ters with great initiative. I retail sales and secretarial jobs. And Scoble knows from expe- Some students also go into career- rience. He came to the U.S. from related fields through the program. Great Britain through a program Flexible and motivated people similar to Work Abroad. "It s a have the greatest success finding great confidencc booster," he said. short term work abroad, according "It does broaden your education to CIEE. more than a classroom can." "Your first few days shouldn't be spent inside a British pub. it The Work Abroad program should be spent pounding the pave- fee is SI60 and covers: ment looking for work." said Paul • the cost of international Scoble. CIEE marketing director. work authorization (work Although a majority of students permit) step on the plane unemployed. • a program handbook Scoble said about 98 percent of (includes details of the country, CIEE participants find jobs when job listings) they reach their overseas destina- • predeparture information tion. • an arrival orientation Because CIEE provides stu- • housing information dents with job listings before they • advice and counseling from leave home, some students pre- staff in both the U.S. and abroad arrange jobs and contact potential liiiiKiw »iiii«iiiw»!i!iiii» inn «i mm •• m employers before going overseas, CIEE recommends students is M aiir-BiiMiii jam mm mm a— especially when working in areas take at least $600 with them for in which they hope to forge a ca- their stay overseas. Students must -- W.SM Sill 'inns -WHI 'IIB^ reer. also pay for their own airfare. COMING SOON a THE 94

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5 10 The Guardian Wednesday, June 1. 1994 Senior completes undergrad degree in slightly more th*m three years

By JASON NATWORA Knox started taking col- Special Writer lege courses in January 1991 while still in high school. Jen Knox, a 21-year-old Upon graduation she imme- Wright State senior from diately attended Sinclair Beavercreek, graduates this Community College until summer with a bachelor's June 1992. Knox transferred degree in organizational com- to Wright State and began munication just a little more school here full-time in Sep- than three years after she tember 1992. graduated from high school. i hated my first year Knox hopes to earn her here." she said. Knox knew master's degree in one more few people at WSU and was year. uncomfortable in her new How did she complete her surroundings at first. Like undergraduate studies so many undecided majors, she quickly at a school where took classes that seemed in- many students fall into the teresting to her from several photo courtesy ot Logan Studios trap of a five- or six-year see "Undergrad" continued on page 11 Years of hard work and dedication paid off for these past graduates. plan?

SCHOOL OF PROFESSIONAL PSYCHOLOGY r CLASS OF 1994 < HOMETOWN AND INTERNSHIP SITES

EDWARD R. AMEND VICTORIO MALLARE GARDNER CHARLES DUANE JANTZI DONNA J. PLUNRETT Uniontown.Pennsylvania Detroit. Michigan Mcdway. Ohio Cincinnati. Ohio Northeastern Ohio Universities Children's Hospital of Detroit Pine Rest Christian Hospital Wright State University Residency College of Medicine. Akron. Ohio Detroit Medical Center Grand Rapids. Michigan Program. Dayton. Ohio Detroit. Michigan PAUL ERIC BEUAN ARA L. KORNIIER LISA SARA POLON Dayton. Ohio RACHEL LIZA GRODNER FalLs Church. Virginia McAllen. Tex a Oregon Health Sciences University San Diego. California University of California at San Saint John's Child Study Center Child Development Center Wright State University Residency Diego Psychological Services Santa Monica. California Portland. Oregon Program. Dayton. Ohio La Jolla. California THERESA L BARRE PORTER KIRSTEN H. BLOCK JAMES L. HARLOW KRISTIN LYNN FIESS KOVAC Meriden. Connecticut Columbus. Ohio Fort Lauderdale. Florida Windsor. Wisconsin Federal Correction Institute at Petersburg University of Buffalo University of Pittsburgh Counseling Wright State University Residency Petersburg. Virginia Buffalo. New York Student Development Center Program. Dayton. Ohio Pittsburgh. Pennsylvania PAUL WILLIAH RANDOLPH WADE ALLEN BRILL LUCIEN PAUL LOUIS LARRE Santa Cru/. California Jeffersonville, Ohio JENNIFER LEE HILLS Regina. Canada Mesa Vista Hospital Northeastern Ohio Universities Rocky Hill. New Jersey Human Services, Inc. San Diego. California College of Medicine. Akron. Ohio Colorado Mental Health Institute Oakdale. Minnesota at Fort Logan. Denver. Colorado PATRICIA WHALEN SMART MARY FITCH CANDELARIA MARGARET DWYER LEE Cincinnati. Ohio Nevada City. California GILBERT HINGA Saginaw. Michigan INTERACT Behavioral Healthcare University of Cincinnati Psychological Svvannanoa. North Carolina Detroit Psychiatric Institute Services. Inc.. Columbus. Ohio Services Center. Cincinnati. Ohio University of Texas Medical Detroit. Michigan Branch at Galveston JAMES ROBERT TABEL1NG CARMEN CHARAY CARR Galveston. Texas DEBORAH J. MAZ7ARELLA Cincinnati. Ohio Cleveland. Ohio Er!anger, Kentucky Syracuse New York Veterans Children's Hospital Guidance Center DANIEL DEAN HRINKO National Naval Medical Center Administration Hospital Springfield. Ohio Psychology Department Syracuse, New York ANTHONY J. D'SOUZA INTERACT Behavior Bethesda. Maryland Maharashtra. India Healthcare Services. Inc. PAUL J. WALKER Denver General Hospital Columbus. Ohio TAMMY L. McCLAIN Russell. Kentucky Denver. Colorado Wellsburg. West Virginia Wright State University Residency Torrance State Hospital Program. Dayton, Ohio Psychology Department Wright State University School Torrance. Pennsylvania of Professional Psychology

I GRADS Wednesday, June 1. 1994 The Guardian where 1 would freak out a little bit," Knox said. "But if "Undergrad" you think you are under stress, T1 then it's going to overcome freak out a little bit, but it you think continued from page 10 you. If you just take each day you are under stress, then it's going to different departments to But if she did get closed at a lime and make sure that overcome you. If you just take each day at out of a class Knox said she you have thi "^ndown choose a major she would be a time and make sure that you have things comfortable with. would just go a different that you nc nd do Knox said she was look- route. "There is one destina- those things, ( 'work written down that you need to do and do ing for a business-oriented tion but many different routes out." those things, then it will work out." Knox also takes iree or degree that did not require to get there," she said. —Jen Knox any math or accounting. Knox averaged 16-18 four vacations a year to help "January of 1993 I de- her get away from it cided I wanted to be an all. Because she lives organizational commu- with her parents, Knox ing lor on-campus organiza- get a job. That's why I de- nication major," she can save the money she GRADS makes working and pay tions. "You're usually not cided to go to grad school." said. "I thought, God, aware of them until the very Knox plans to attend Miami these classes look good." credit hours per quarter, in- for school with loans and last year, which does nothing University and study gender The classes looked good, cluding summers. She grants. for the individual," Knox communication. but did Knox have any trouble worked 15-25 hours a week Knox is satisfied with the said. "1 think there should be "If this is what you want getting into them like so many waiting tables, slept six to education she received at a major campaign for on- to do, then just sit down and other communication stu- seven hours a night and she WSU because she said she campus organizations." write down your goals," dents? 'There's always a way facilitated communication really enjoys the communi- Has Knox been sending Knox said. to get yourself into a class," labs. cation department. However, out resumes like so many "Set a timeline for your- she said. "Sit in on a class the With so many activities she does not think she got her other graduating seniors? "I self and do it, because first week — there's always and so little time, how did money's worth. just wanted to get a degree." nobody's going to do it for drops and you always get she handle the stress? She thinks there is not she said. "1 never wanted to you." signed in." "There would be times enough publicity or recruit-

From the Staff and Students of the •CONGRATULATIONS- Bolinga Cultural Resources Center

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June 1994 March 1994 Mary Mcintosh, BA, Social Work Catricia McKenzie, BS, Social Work Sterling Collins, BA, Economics Derrick Banks, BA, Sociology Rochelle McKenzie, BA, Org. Com. Mischa Dansby, BSN, Nursing Cherri Chattman, BA, Sociology Chad Pierce, BS, Psychology Nioki Diggs, BSED, Elem. Ed. Audrey Cleveland, BSED, Elem. Ed. Monique Porter, BFA, Acting Chauncey Dorsey, BSN, Nursing Robert Gatliff, BSB, Management Cynthia Quisenberry, BS, Rehabilitation Charles Edmonson, BSB, Marketing Shawna Gooden, BA, Social Wort: Deborah Reeves, BA, Spanish Dora Gex, BSB, Marketing Jeffrey Hallett, BSME, Mech. Eng. Melissa Reeves, BA, Urban Affairs Tamu Gibbs, BSED, Elem. Ed. Nkedilim Higdon. BA, Int. Studies April Reid, BA, English Trudy Goldsmith, BA, Sociology Kelli lies, BSB, Marketing Lisa Richardson, BSB. Management Cameron Goolsby, BA, Art Alisa Jackson, BSED, Elem. Ed. Beverly Robinson, BSB. Accountancy Sandy Gordon, BSN, Nursing Sabrina Potter, BA, Psychology Denise Roland, BA. Sociology Patricia Green, BSED. Elem. Ed. Stephanie Prentice, BS, Rehabilitaion Jeffrey Sanders, BSB, Info. Systems Xavier Gullatte, BA, Psychology Carrie Sankey, BA. Psychology Rose Gyimali-Brempong. BSB, Marketing Crystal Saxon, BSN, Wursing Derrick Haynes, BA, Sociology Yolanda Simpson, BA. Psychology Donyale Henderson, BA, English Sharon Stoval, BSCS, Computer Science Nicole Higgins, BA, Communications Danielle Stover, BA, Social Work Yolanda Jenkins, BA. Social Work Danah Tremble, BA, Social Work Troy Johnson, BA. Psychology Lisa Upshaw, BS. Biological Sciences Yvette Kelly Fields. BS. Urban Affairs Fernando Waldron, BA. Economics Pamela Kilby, BSB, Management Charlotte Walton. BA, Bio. Sciences Stacey Lawson, BSB, Management Vernon White, BA. Sociology John Lindsay, BS. Chemistry Katherine Wilder, BA, Sociology Rotaugia Mathews. BA, Org. Com. Mark Woods, BA, Liberal Arts 12 The Guardian Wednesday. June 1. 1994 Air Force recruiter seeks grads of all majors

By TRACI WILLIAMS rently offers 125 business- Poo!. entioned Special Writer related positions. However. other bci lilable to Poole said just about any de- people in i«. orce. such What career can a college gree can be used. as full medical i tcfits, den- graduate pursue that has 700 "It's not the degree you tal benefits, medical and den- plus new positions available have, it's how smart you arc. tal insurance for dependants and a starting pay of more There is no one best degree," and commissary and base than $24,500 a year? Poole said. exchange privileges. Offic- Staff Sgt. Geoff Poole, an The salary and benefits are ers may retire after 20 years Air Force recruiter at Wright competitive with private in- of service and receive 40 per- Patterson Air Force Base, said dustry. he added Poole said cent of their basic pay. with a bachelor's degree you education is the main attrac- Opportunities for travel could be an Air Force officer. tion for many recruits. The are also available. An officer Graduates "don't often work Air Force pays full salary and can serve overseas at a vari- in their degree area in big tuition if an officer is accepted ety of bases in countries like companies," Poole said, but to medical school, law school Japan, Germany, Italy. Tur- in the Air Force, officers of- or the Air Force Institute of key, Belgium and Spain. ten work in their degree area Technology. The Air Force Military transportation is and in supervisory positions. also pays 75 percent of tu- available for only S10 to any- Graduates with business ition for a master's degree or where in the world, includ- a doctorate in a job-related photo courtesy ot Logan Studios degrees are most in demand, see "Campus recruiting" A past graduate anticipates a fierce job market. he said. The Air Force cur- field. continued on page 13 CONGRATULATIONS CLASS OF '94

from the OFFICE OF DISABILITY SERVICES "committed to equity in education"

Best Wishes To Graduates With Disabilities And Our Graduating Student Employees.

The Wright State experience of equal opportunity is yours to promote in your communities & workplace. Wednesday. June 1, 1994 The Guardian 13 u Campus recruiting o o o GraduGram . ing the United States. Poole, who has been a re- ml cruiter /'or tour years, said m: downsizing hasn't affected aff of the Office x recruiting. "Recruiting is in- Residence Services • J creasing despite the news," he said. To: If you don't want to make Graduates who made us a career out of the Air Force, part of their college experience it can be a good stepping stone to another company. Many phoios courtesy of Logan Studio Message: companies are interested in Graduates supply a well-deserved round of applause for hiring officers because of the their peers during past graduation ceremonies. Thanks and discipline and managerial next step, where skills taught in the Air Force. officers arc best wishes Poole added. taught how to So how do you join? Poole apply their de- said the first thing you need gree to new jobs. to do is take the officer quali- This school gen- fying test. The test covers erally lasts 12-15 many subjects and is math weeks. Congratulations intensive. After passing the If you want to test, potential recruits submit become a pilot, University Honors applications and are inter- you must go viewed by officers. The re- through the Program Graduates sults then go before an of- same basic pro- 1994 ficer selection board which cess, Poole said. selects applicants for active A pilot must take University Alex Hodges Honors Scholars duty. the basic at- David Kirkhart Jennifer Battig Mary Beth Lengefeld After the selection process tribute test. Amy Biddle Melissa Lipps is complete, recruits are re- Poole said pilot Daniel Bievins Vera Marsico quired to take a physical and slots are very Thomas Brex Julie Mills be sworn in. The next step is competitive and Tracy Consani Enid Nichols officer training school in it helps to have a Kimbcrly Covert Michelle Niese ent position. Cross-training Mary Kathleen Gill Kathleen Pflieger Montgomery, Ala. The private pilot's license. Jennifer Hatherill Lori Rcsler school lasts 15 weeks and If you get in and decide is available after your cur- Ellen Horton Elizabeth Richardson teaches management skills. you don't like the job you're rent position is held for 36 Richard Ives Jetfrey Smith A training school is the in, you can apply for a differ- months. Kirsten McCaw Teresa Sterner Corrina Monett John Walter Jennifer Nozar Elizabeth Phillips Departmental CAREER SERVICES Jonathan Raker Honors Scholars NEXUS General Information 1001 llTIRARV AND UN I ARTS JOURNAL On-C'ampus Interviewing Information 5000 Amy Rang Hollie Adams Call Career Fairs .3002 Career Service* Update .1002 James Rogers Elizabeth Berry 873-3000 Cooperative Education & Internships Maria Sanchez Colleen Boyle General Information 2001 Program Updates - 2002 Jeanne Smith Marilyn Crabtree Business Positions 2101 Engineering. Comp. Sci.. A MIS Positions . 2103 David Spanier Denise Gaerke Liberal Arts A Psychology Positions 2102 Science A Math Positions ..2104 Nichole Steenrod Tanya Johnson Professional Employmcm Emily Tamplin Jeane Kuensting General Information Uclc A+J. Business Job Line Lora Wilson Jeferey Light Computer Science A MIS Job Line Education Job Line ...3102 Gregory Wurst Jeannette Little ( Engineering Job Line 3103 Sanjeev Mehrotra Liberal Arts Job Line 3109 General Studies Nursing Job Line 3104 Brian Oskey pidwit \J6A4 Psychology Job Line 3105 Honors Scholars Science A Math Job Line 3106 Rosemary Stackhouse General Job Line 3107 f>t Si Indent Em Angela Bennett Melissa Wiant (he the General I Charles Bowling Program Updates Work/Study Positions Briana Callahan Directory Laboratory A Technical Assistants.. 1401 Office of NEXUS Office Assistants 1402 David Dulle at right Personal Assistants 140" University Miscellaneous Positions 1404 Christina Duran The new Nexus Regular/On-Campus Positions Stanley Gerten arrives soon... Laboratory A Technical Assistants Honors Z4 hours Office Assistants Marcella Harshbarger Look for it! Personal Assistants Programs a day Miscellaneous Positions

i The Guardian Wednesday. June 1. 1994 '85 graduate stakes claim in radio

By MARY AZBILL as with most things cialtime)forasta- WMMX-FM in Dayton and a stint at Special Writer in life, timing was tioninatownthat Cincinnati's WLW-AM in 1989-90 everything for my wife and I both doing weekends. Like most kids who want to work Spriggs. hated," he said. Just after graduating from Wright in radio when they grow up, Pete "I was already "There were race State, where he served as news di- Spriggs used to play disc jockey by at WHIO working riots going on rector and business director at himself in his bedroom. as the assistant when we were liv- WWSU, Spriggs left Dayton seek- "I was fascinated w ith radio when program director. ing there, and the ing his fortune elsewhere. Eventu- I was younger," Spriggs said. "I When the program station was tough ally he found himself in Port Char- would pretend I was a DJ when I was director job came to sell." lotte, Fla., where he did afternoons seven years old, and I would play open, I applied for Prior to for 18 months at a small FM station, "Kung-Fu Fighting" and "Brand New it and got it. I was WHIO, Spriggs WEEJ. Key." just in the right had gone from "The Texas Rangers had their photo courtesy ot Logan Studios spring training camp in Port Char- Spriggs, 30, a 1985 Wright State place at the right A past grad shows "grad-itude." station to station, graduate, now plays radio for real as time, as is often the doing the typical lotte," Spriggs said. "1 got the chance program director at News/Talk case in radio," Spriggs said. gypsy routine familiar to those in the to cover them one spring." WHIO (1290 AM). He replaced Wes Over his 12-year radio career broadcasting business. His resume sec "Disc jockey" Minter who left WHIO for Minne- Spriggs has been in many of the includes WBLY -AM and WIZE-AM continued on page 15 apolis in February. In getting the job. wrong places. "I once sold (commcr- in Springfield, WING-AM and CoNqRATtlvrioNS WSU GRAdtATEs! Congratulations Best Wishes as You Aspire to Achieve Success and Prosperity Graduates! OffiCE Of ThE ViCE PRESidENT from FOR SiudENT AffAiRS

From DEPOSE CIARIC, JO ERVIINI, Campus Activities WRIGHT STATE BARbARA GAMSTETTER, JOANNE and Orientation STUDENT RisAchER, ANd CAROIYN SmiU MEDIA Community Service Initiatives NEXUS Best Wishes and Congratulations Orientation Gukndian WWSU 1994 Graduates Wellness 106.9fm Good Luck from the faculty and staff Student Organizations and Thanks in the and Leadership for making us a part Development College of Business & of your Administration time here. Student Media WRIGHT STATE Wright State University STUDENT Dayton, Ohio 45435 MEDIA

I Wednesday. June 1. 1994 The Guardian "Disc jockey 55 GIMDUflTCS You helped make us what uue are, and uie trust your experiences at The lake Campus played a positive roie in what you ve become,

B€ST filUJflVS IKSU-LC FflCUlTV fIND STUFF photo courtesy ol Logan Studios 3eside transcripts and final grades, grads must deal with caps, gowns and invitations. has made my job a lot easier." "I saw (then Rangers' shows: TalkNet's Bruce Wil- Despite the problems that manager) Bobby Valentine liams in the evening and Rush come with being a station's in his underwear once," he Limbaugh at midday. Cin- programming director, added. "So last year, when I cinnati Reds baseball can also Spriggs is delighted with his saw Bobby Valentine coach- be heard on the station from ing third base for the (Cin- March to October. position. "When I came here," he cinnati) Reds, I'd have quite With so much going his said, "I set a goal to be pro- a laugh thinking about the way, you'd think Pete Spriggs gram director at this station fact that he was still wearing has nothing to worry about, in four or five years. It hap- blue underwear." right? Wrong. In the seven years since "There are a lot of details pened in six months." And Spriggs' career am- then Spriggs bounced around. that go into keeping a station While most people in radio with this format going every bitions have not stopped. "I and in their twenties work in hour of every day," he said. work for a company that be- lieves in hiring from FM music stations, within and giving Spriggs cut his future young potential talent career path on the other a chance," he said. side of the dial. "I'd like very much to "Initially I wanted to GRADS stay with this organi- be the morning DJ at an FM station in a big market," "1 have a tough time making zation and someday become he said. "But the places 1 had sure that I don't spend my the general manager." the easiest times Finding jobs whole day taking care of Does Spriggs think that were AM stations. During small things and ignore the will happen in another six months? "I'm not counting 427-3338 that time, the strong formal big things that are of impor- tance for planning for the sta- on it this time," he said. 2812 Colonel Glenn Hwy. across from W.S.U next to Chi Chi's in AM was news/talk. So, 1 became more knowledgeable tion months down the road." Spriggs has advice for col- Graduation Announcements in the news/talk format than 1 He also had to terminate a lege students with career as- am in music." few employees — something pirations in radio. "Do ev- 10 pack Embossed $8.95 Spriggs is reaping the re- he said he doesn't relish. "1 erything you can at the cam- wards for his earlier job don't think anyone who is a pus station," he said. "It's Caps and Gowns choices. When Minter left good people person or team- invaluable to experiment Bachelors (includes i z: n c WHIO, Spriggs inherited a oriented likes to fire anyone," there. Then start looking for tassle and collar) Cp 1 O. ID long-time fixture of the Day- Spriggs said. part-time jobs at area stations ton area radio market — a He feels lucky not to have when you're a junior. Masters & Doctors djoo market which is among the had to deal with one common "Don't worry if it's in (includes tassle & hood) J top 50 in the country. source of conflict found in Troy, Springfield or WHIO's daily program- most radio stations. "I can't Hamilton — just get your We also stock Great Graduation Gifts - Cross foot in the door somewhere. Pens, Picture Frames, Wright State Clothing, ming schedule includes two think of one big ego that Mugs and Keepsakes. nationally-syndicated talk -works here." he said. "That The rest is up to you."

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MuliK Mark tuck in the Jay Frerichs - Although I Catfish, This little kitty real v, lope you adore EVERYTHING went to Wright State. from the find a job; ooh Bear. about you, I most adore This little kitty stayed your honesty. I love you home. And this little kitty Billy Bob, FINALLY! as a friend. Good things named .Kathy cried Whoever thought five come to those who wait. "mew, mew, mew," all years ago the day would Love, ME. thewaytoOSU. "Don't actually come - your be a fraidy cat." Good graduation! Boy are we Jeffy Gunter - Hey Baby, luck!! Amy, Diana, and green with envy! I won't say good luck Jason. Remember, we're behind because you don't need you 100 percent even if it, you're the best! Congratulations Jon Hall we have to PUSH! Thanks for the theatre on Graduating this grade. See ya on the Congrats and good luck. Summer! From your Your Honees. Network News!!! Love, Misti wonderful sister:) CONGRATULATIONS Move over Auguste Congratulations Comte, Emile Durkheim, Jill Siebenaler: Wishing graduates! Class of WSU CLASS OF '94 Max Weber and Dave you luck and success! 1994. From your student Orenstien; the future of We'll miss you. literary and arts journal... sociology now lies in the Remember your old NEXUS. The new Nexus hands of Aaron Brandon. friends when you make it arrives soon. Look for it! NORRELL Congratulations babe. I big! P.S. - Guess who know you're going to be we're going to nominate Congratulations class of the best!!! Love Deanna for the Alumni Board?! 1994 from Student SERVICES Alumni-Foundation Staff Media. TEMPORARY, LONG AND SHORT TERM JOBS! CLERICAL AND FACTORY NO FEE Everything you need 461-9732 to close down a crackhouse. 111 W. FIRST ST. surrE mi You aren't helpless when crime down license numbers of strange cars. invades your neighborhood. You're They noted the times of odd behavior. fully capable of helping police and They worked with each other. They they're ready to show you how. worked with the police. Armed with The Case of The Stanton Park field glasses, note pads and telephones, Stand-off. folks kept track of the neighborhood. When crack moved into a row Within one month, enough house on a quiet block of Stanton evidence had been gathered. Park in Washington, D C., folks Police moved in. Crack 5COAJL^&. decided to serve an eviction moved out. notice Citizen participation beat They met with police to find crime in D.C. It can do the tlvcy \ 99"^ out what they could do to same for you. For more keep drugs out of their success stories, write The neighborhood. McGruff Files, 1 Preven- Q/uxdxtciicAv § LLooc^yA/ The cops told them to tion Way, Washington, D.C. keep an eye out to let 20839-0001. police know whenever Police become even more wis something suspicious TAKE A BITE OUT OF responsive when their happened. They began to people are their partners. notice faces. Together we They wrote can help... &ruLQXL$XlSL&s E

I Wednesday. June 1. 1994 The Guardian 17 Murphy returns to Beverly Hills for a lame sequel

FILM fun intact. Perhaps the highest, and most If perhaps you w ere expecting appropriate, compliment you can BEVERLY HILLS COP III an AilJams Family-style modern give this movie is simply this: ** reworking, forget about it - - aside "You'll have a vabba «' 'loo One time box office superstar from some inspired gags lor the time.'" (Robert Meckel Eddie Murphy returns to the char- 90s audience, this i\the Flintstoncs acter he knows best. Detroit detec- we all remember. RESAISSASCE M tive Axl Foley. Murphy reunites The minimal plot revolves The only thing more u. with Coming to America director around the promotion of Fred (an ening than a bad movie is a John I.andis for this overdone, ul- ideally cast John Goodman) to an movie made by talented people. tra-violent. lame addition to the executive at Slate and Co.. the rock Not only is it a complete waste of 1984 original and the 1987 sequel. quarry where he and Barney work, lime on the audiences' part, but This film looks to be the Last as pari of an embezzlement scheme insult to injury is added by the Action Hero of 1994. with no new by executive Cliff Vandercavc knowledge that ils creators would ground covered in the movie. Foley (Kyle McLachlan). have been better off doing some- ends up in Beverly Hills for an- Unfortunately. Fred's first job thing else. other adventure with some big city is to fire Barney (Rick Moranis). Thai's certainly the case with hoodlums. who is. of course, his best buddy ihis unfunny, obnoxious and hope- This time out Foley is on the As Fred moves up in the world, lessly cliched comedy directed by trail of counterfeiter and cop killer Barney slides down the ladder of Penny Marshall, whose previous Ellis DcWald (Timothy C'arhart). success and their friendship is sub- work (including such terrific films DeWald is the director of security sequently strained. as Big and A wakenings) proved her at a yuppie amusement park known It's not a first rate plot, but that's capable of much more than this. as Wonder World (that's original). pretty much irrelevant. What's Danny DeVito stars as Bill All of the film's action takes important is the movie accurately Rago. a divorced business execu- place in the park, with the most captures the spirit of the show (no tive who loses his job and winds uf exciting scene of the entire film one's going toexpect Citizen Kane teaching an English course fot one in which Axl saves two chil- from this, anyway), and the movie young recruits at an Army base. The Man in Black is back. Johnny Cash's new release, dren from a malfunctioning triple accomplishes that goal. It's high- see "Reviews" American Recordings, features covers of tunes by Glenn fcrris wheel. The scene has abso- spirited fun. engagingly silly with continued on page IK Danzig, Tom Waits and Leonard Cohen. lutely nothing to do with the plot, a knowing wink. but it gives the film the kind of The sets and costumes are ter- liveliness it lacks throughout. rifically cheesy (just like the show) Axl is also reunited by his old and the creatures, created by com- Beverly Hills sidekick. Billy Rose- puter animation and Jim Henson's wood (Judge Reinhold), who is Creature shop, look just right (just just as stupid and useless as he was like the show). in the film's two predecessors. The actors are generally well This film is a disappointment cast as these extremely familiar for a number of reasons. One, Eddie characters. Goodman is an excel- Murphy has not delivered a block- lent Fred, combining his usual ge- buster since I988's Coming to nial charisma with Fred's blustery, Antericn and it would be nice to see misguided machismo. Elizabeth him have another hit. Two. it has Perkins is dead-on perfect as been seven years since Beverly Hills Wilma. lacking nothing but those Cop II graced the silver screen and huge saucer eyes without pupils. if this is the best way the studio can The Rubbles, unfortunately, are find to follow up two films which merely adequate: Rosie (V Donnell grossed more $400 million in the is hardly a perfect match for the Un ited States alone, they don' t need paper-thin Betty -- she nails to make movies. Third, this film i Betty's infectious giggle and gt>ofy so violent that what little comedy it charm, but her appearance is a bit does possess is lost in the blood distracting nonetheless (was Marisa puddles. Tomei not available?). 1 was hoping this film would be Moranis isn't a had Barney, as everything the critics said it wasn't. far as physical stature goes, but he I went into the theater looking for doesn't even try to re-create more of the qualities and original- Barney's exceedingly odd. Ed ity that made the first Cop such an Nortonish dimbulb voice (it's hard enjoyable film. What J got was a to think of an actor who could, rerun of Murder. She Wrote with actually). This wouldn't be a prob- Eddie Murphy and a bunch of guns. lem if the rest of the movie wasn't (Anthony Shoemaker) such a meticulous re-creation; then again. Goodman is so strong it's THE FLINTSTONES easy to ignore these digressions. This live-action version of the In fact, it isn't hard at all to get perennially popular '60s cartoon carried away on The Flintstones' show (oh. excuse me. "animated wave of good-natured nostalgia and series") is exactly what you'd ex- warped wit. It's an immensely en- pect, nothing more or less — it's a joyable piece of summer-fun fluff faithful re-creation of the original, — on it's own modest levels, it with all of the breezy, lighthearted works extreme!) well.

I 18 The Guardian Wednesday. June 1, 1994 Spotlight

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